Skin Conditioning
ZINC CARBOXYDECYL TRISILOXANE
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A zinc-linked siloxane used for skin conditioning and mild antimicrobial effects. Specialty ingredient with limited public safety data.
Zinc carboxydecyl trisiloxane is a hybrid ingredient where a zinc cation is bound to a decyl-chain siloxane carboxylate. It combines zinc ion activity (antimicrobial, sebum regulation) with silicone-phase compatibility, making it useful in silicone-based primers, deodorants, and acne-focused formulations. Zinc itself has well-characterized dermatological safety. However, this specific zinc-silicone conjugate is proprietary without a dedicated SCCS or CIR opinion. Siloxane components face increasing environmental scrutiny (D4/D5 siloxane-type concerns). No GHS hazards at cosmetic use levels.
Function
Skin benefits
- Zinc-siloxane hybrid for skin conditioning and antimicrobial activity
- Delivers bioavailable zinc in a silicone-compatible carrier
- Useful in acne and odor-control formulations
Known concerns
- Specialty ingredient with limited independent safety data
- Siloxane component raises environmental persistence questions
- No SCCS or CIR opinion located
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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